Forcément (en. Necessarily)

/fɔʁsəmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates that something is inevitable or necessary.
You necessarily have to get up earlier to arrive on time.
Il faut forcément se lever plus tôt pour arriver à l'heure.
Expresses certainty or obligation.
You will necessarily succeed if you work hard.
Tu va forcément réussir si tu travailles dur.
Means that something cannot be otherwise.
With this weather, it will necessarily rain.
Avec ce temps, il va forcément pleuvoir.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'forcer' with the suffix -ment.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it goes without saying
This is obvious.
ça va de soi
forced to acknowledge
Obliged to recognize something.
forcé de constater
forced to say
Obliged to say something.
forcé de dire

Related Words

to force
To make something mandatory or difficult.
forcer
force
Energy or power used to accomplish something.
force
forced
Someone who has been constrained or obliged.
forcé

Slang Meanings

For sure
If you put that in the fridge, it will necessarily be better.
Si tu mets ça au frigo, ça va forcément être meilleur.
Obligatory
You necessarily have to go to the concert.
Il faut forcément aller au concert.